Ruby Rita
The RUBY RITA is a grapefruit margarita, perfect for warm weather and July 4 holidays. It has the tequila and orange liqueur of a standard margarita, but adds fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing twist. Lime juice is optional. Gold...
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Mezcal Manhattan
The MEZCAL MANHATTAN pairs agave-derived mezcal perfectly with sweet vermouth and bitters, just as a regular Manhattan pairs whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters. The mezcal provides a slightly smoky profile which the sweet vermouth softens, while the orange peel...
Smokey Mezcal Margarita
The SMOKEY MEZCAL MARGARITA is a mezcal espadin mixed with just lime juice and agave syrup. Orange bitters and a flamed orange peel garnish replace the orange liqueur commonly used in a regular margarita. This mix has the cozy campfire...
Aperol Margarita
The APEROL MARGARITA combines two summer favorites: the margarita and the Aperol spritz. A splash of Italian Aperol replaces the orange liqueur typically used in a margarita, adding its own bittersweet twist. Fresh orange juice balances the sour edge of...
Watermelon Margarita
With summer upon us, the WATERMELON MARGARITA is a thirst-quenching margarita option to consider. Some lime juice, a splash of orange liqueur, a juicy watermelon and of course tequila will help cool those hot days and make get-togethers special. Requirements:...
Pink Peppercorn Botanical Gimlet
The PINK PEPPERCORN BOTANICAL GIMLET is a fancy name for a limey gin gimlet with pink peppercorn accents. It’s surprisingly refreshing, tasty, and great for a spring or summertime drink. It takes just ten minutes to mix and pour. The...
Pomegranate Margarita
The POMEGRANATE MARGARITA adds the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate juice to the usual suspects of a standard margarita and yields a delicious variation. One can also argue that the anti-oxidants in pomegranate juice is a healthy addition to the margarita....
Cadillac Margarita
The idea of the CADILLAC MARGARITA is to upgrade the margarita to more upper-shelf ingredients. Most margaritas use silver tequila, aged at 0-2 months and sometimes considered harsh. The Cadillac Margarita uses Reposado tequila (gold) which is aged between 2-12...
Grapefruit Margarita (Ruby Rita)
The GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA (“Ruby Rita“) is a grapefruit embellishment of the margarita experience. It’s got the tequila and orange liqueur of the standard margarita, but adds fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing twist. Lime juice is optional. The preferred tequila...
Matcha Gin
The MATCHA GIN cocktail is a wonderfully refreshing cocktail for those who enjoy pineapple-flavored cocktails. Japanese matcha powder adds a richness to the mix giving it an unusual green color (no, it’s not pea soup), but is a welcome addition...
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